Recent News
Congratulations Deep South Sanitation!
Congratulations to Deep South Sanitation, LLC and owner Cary Scarborough for being granted a franchise with Lowndes County to provide residential solid waste service. On April 28, the Lowndes County Commission unanimously voted to amend the County solid waste ordinance to remove the exclusivity clause and to enter into a franchise agreement with Deep South, allowing it to continue providing quality service to its customers in Lowndes County. Deep South Sanitation will also open and operate a collection center for recycling, bulk items, and yard waste at 345 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd.
Congratulations to Local Georgia Scholars
Congratulations to the four local students who were recognized as Georgia Scholars in 2015!
From the Georgia Department of Education’s Press Release:
“Students eligible for Georgia Scholar recognition are high school seniors who exhibit excellence in all phases of school life, in community activities, and in the home. Georgia Scholars are students who have carried exemplary course loads during the four years of high school; who performed excellently in all courses; who successfully participated in interscholastic events at their schools and in their communities; and who have assumed active roles in extracurricular activities sponsored by their schools.”
Pictured in this photo are Will Hawthorne, Lanier Langdale, and Will Allen. Not pictured is VHS’ Eileen Chen.
Jimmy Miller Attends GTLA LEAD Leadership Academy
Jimmy Miller spent Thursday, March 19, 2015, at the Georgia Capitol as a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association’s LEAD Leadership Academy. The LEAD class heard remarks about the current session from House Speaker David Ralston and numerous other legislators, and they visited the Office of Governor Nathan Deal for a photograph with the Governor. While at the Capitol, Jimmy was able to speak with several members of our area’s delegation, including Dexter Sharper, Amy Carter, Ellis Black, and Jason Shaw.
About the GTLA LEAD Program
Monroe Presents at VSU Court Reporter’s Workshop
Jennifer C. Monroe
On Saturday, March 14, 2015, Jennifer C. Monroe presented at the VSU Spring 2015 Court Reporter’s Workshop on the applicability of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) to court reporters. Due to recent changes in the law, court reporters are now required to comply with HIPAA and are required to enter into business associate agreements (“BAAs”). Jennifer discussed the specific HIPAA requirements court reporters are now subject to.
About the Workshop:
Court reporters must keep up-to-date with the knowledge, skills, and tools of court reporting to maintain excellence in the court reporting profession. This workshop provides opportunities for individual growth and development, interaction, and exchange of ideas as you learn new approaches to work responsibilities, functions, and relationships in the profession.
Turner Center Hosts Successful Presenters Series Show
Congratulations to The Turner Center for the Arts for putting together a fantastic 2014-2015 Presenter Series season! The attorneys and staff at Langdale Vallotton, LLP are proud to be a sponsor of such amazing talent. Thanks to the Arts Center staff and board members for bringing 3 incredible shows to Valdosta. Last night’s performance of Million Dollar Quartet packed Mathis City Auditorium!
Langdale Vallotton Attorneys Judge Mock Trial Competition
Langdale Vallotton, LLP attorneys Tina Folsom, Katie Gonos, and Amy Holbrook served as judges for the 2015 Valdosta Region 19 Mock Trial Competition on January 31, 2015. Teams from high schools all over South Georgia competed in the regional competition, and several will go on to compete at the district and state levels. Our attorneys enjoyed spending time with these students, many of whom are aspiring attorneys, and giving them feedback and encouragement for the future. For more information regarding Georgia’s High School mock trial competition, please visit this link.
Congratulations to all the participants and to Lowndes High School Mock Trial team for winning their 6th straight region title.